Quote Originally Posted by pardes View Post
Oh my.....I forgot about fenders.....I must invest in those which is why I was so adamant about getting the lightest bike I could for the price. By the time I've finished outfitting it with plunder, I'll just barely be able to hoist it up onto the bus rack.
I know what you mean- I need to find a shipping scale or the like, but I'm pretty sure that my commuter is 35 lbs fully loaded. Fortunately, the newer fenders are polycarbonate, durable, and very lightweight.

What about lights? If you're commuting in rainy weather, lights are imperative.